It’s been a hell of a time to be coming out of school, looking for work. Only one if four college grads this year who applied for a job had one lined up on graduation day.

A fierce economic bust has burned up a lot of first hopes. But youth is resilient – not to say desperate – and a determined stripe of young Americans are simply making their own jobs. They are cleaning gutters, writing software, baking cookies, starting companies.

The roll-your-own road to work is not easy, but with alternatives scarce, many are trying.

Hire some of the area’s finest young musicians!

Students from UW-Madison are among the best our city has to offer.

Individual performers and groups are available to provide music ranging from classical to standards to jazz and contemporary. You'll receive good value and support young professional musicians at the same time!

All fees are negotiated between you and the musicians. We recommend that you draft and sign a contract agreeing to terms. [Most performances also require time to rehearse which you may want to take into consideration.]

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